University of Iceland

The University of Iceland was established by the Alþingi on June 17, 1911, uniting three previous post-optional foundations: Prestaskólinn, Læknaskólinn and Lagaskólinn, which taught religious philosophy, prescription and law, separately. The college initially had staffs for these three fields, notwithstanding an employees of humanities. Amid its first year of operation 45 understudies were enlisted. The primary Rector of the college was Björn M. Ólsen, an educator in the staff of humanities.

For its initial 29 being the college was house in the Icelandic assembly structure, Alþingishúsið, in focal Reykjavík. In 1933, the college got an exceptional permit from Alþingi to work a money prize lottery called Happdrætti Háskólans. The University Lottery, which began in 1934, remaining parts a real wellspring of financing for the development of new college structures. In 1940, the college moved into the fundamental building, outlined via Icelandic state planner Guðjón Samúelsson. The principle building structures the center of the college grounds on Suðurgata, where the vast majority of the foremost structures of the college are spotted today.

Lately there has been some significant rebuilding. In 2008 the college was separated into five separate schools. At the same time, Iceland University of Education was consolidated with the University of Iceland to turn into its School of Education. Expanded rivalry from nearby schools has urged the college to extraordinarily enhance its showcasing methods, which had beforehand been esteemed superfluous.

School buildings

Fundamental article: List of University of Iceland structures

A piece of the fundamental grounds saw from Hallgrímskirkja in winter.

The college's fundamental grounds lies instantly south-west of Tjörnin in the core of Reykjavík. It covers around 10 hectares in total.[4] There are around 30 structures altogether, the most seasoned of which, Gamli Garður, was implicit 1934. The Main Building neglects a semi-round garden, offering a statue of Sæmundur fróði. In 2007, another administration focus was opened alongside the primary building, and a significant number of the most key administration work areas were migrated there. A few addresses happen in Háskólabíó film at the northern end of the grounds. There is additionally a rec center, a few residences and littler exploration establishment structures on the grounds. Most structures are placed on the fundamental grounds and adjacent neighborhoods. The Faculty of Sport, Leisure Studies and Social Education, then again, is spot

Library

In 1994 the college records (officially recognized in 1940) combined with the state records of Iceland, Landsbókasafn Íslands (est. 1818) to form one large academic library, the National and University Library of Iceland (Icelandic: Landsbókasafn Íslands - Háskólabókasafn). The library main building, Þjóðarbókhlaðan, is situated next to the main campus.